Bangkok

The capital of Thailand, this sprawling metropolis consists of shining Buddhist temples, intense culture, endless street vendors and markets, lush parks and opportunities to enjoy inexpensive, excellent Thai food everywhere you look. Mix in some mind-boggling traffic, a modern business district, hip cafes, peaceful canals and nightlife that never seems to end and the result is a city whose complexity and energy has attracted remote workers for years. You can find it all in Bangkok and you're never far away from other great destinations in Thailand and Southeast Asia as well.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 55684 1837 1520 ${ selected_currency } per month in Bangkok, with an average rent of 22000 726 601 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 22000 726 601
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 6832 225 187
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 6000 198 164
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 1600 53 44
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 4548 150 124
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 824 27 22
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 1132 37 31
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 665 22 18
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 600 20 16
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 1650 54 45
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 750 25 20
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 1800 59 49
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 3417 113 93
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 3491 115 95
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 375 12 10
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 55684 1837 1520

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It's on the small side but they have both indoor and outdoor seating along with plenty of plug outlets and some of the best coffee in the city!

By Trey P. for Artis Coffee cafe. Workspaces

A cafe that is pretty much designed for coworking with solid internet, a lot of plug outlets and a quiet atmosphere. The food is only okay but the coffee is good so it works for me!

By Trey P. for Storyline Cafe cafe. Workspaces

Large coworking space with a pretty good set up and all the amenities you would need. Could be a little friendlier and if you're only there for 1 day, you don't get a real desk to sit at.

By Ashwin N. for Launchpad Co. coworking space. Workspaces

Great, friendly cafe with plenty of people working on their laptops here. Good wifi, excellent coffee and just a very nice overall vibe. One of my favorite places to work in the city.

By Hanne C. for Luka Bangkok cafe. Workspaces

Most foreigners in Bangkok love the food. One of the best ways to meet other remote workers is to post in one of the FB groups that you want to try out a local restaurant you heard about and see who wants to join you. You'll almost always find people who want to join!

By Marcel C. Community

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Population	5,680,000
Main airport	Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Language	Thai
Tap water	Not drinkable
Tipping	10% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps	Grab